A few coins lay at the patinated feet of a statue of St. Jude outside…
Cynicism was born into my blood; it’s comprised my mental outlook and emotional foundation since,…
I hate telling my story at AA meetings. When asked to qualify I often demur.…
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When my parents forced me to get sober, I was convinced I would never be…
For many people who attend 12-step programs, reciting the Serenity Prayer comes as naturally as…
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I clearly remember the day my wife, Liz, told me that she had been sexually…